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French economy minister denies country caught in debt 'snowball'
AFP - 26m ago
France's Economy Minister Roland Lescure said Tuesday that the country was not trapped in a debt "snowball" as he …
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Pope Leo's lung operation 'successfully completed': Vatican
AFP - 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV's underwent an operation at a Rome hospital Tuesday to remove a nodule from his lung that was "successfully …
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Demonstrations backing France's protesting students gather strength
AFP - 3h ago
Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting …
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Trump says US Senate as hard to defend as House in midterms
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday Republicans face an equally difficult fight to retain control of the House of …
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Suspected Russian drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, 11 missing
AFP - 3h ago
Suspected Russian drones struck two cargo ships off Bulgaria Tuesday, sinking one vessel and leaving 11 sailors missing …
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Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation
AFP - 2h ago
Pope Leo XIV entered a Rome hospital smiling and waving Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.
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New White House spokeswoman heavy on Trump praise, light on questions in debut
AFP - 4h ago
New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut Tuesday by taking remarkably few questions …
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France budget debate faces rocky start as Socialists vow to fight
AFP - 3h ago
The French government was on Tuesday set to take the 2027 budget to debate in parliament, with the opposition Socialists …
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France roiled by marches in support of protesting students
AFP - 1h ago
Thousands of demonstrators marched through Paris and other French cities Tuesday in support of protesting high school …
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France, Eq. Guinea in standoff over luxury Paris mansion
AFP - 5h ago
France and Equatorial Guinea are locked in a bitter row over a luxury mansion in one of the swankiest districts of …
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Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in 1st Test
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Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa on the fifth day of the first …
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11 missing after ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack
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Eleven people were missing after two merchant ships were struck off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday in the latest sign of …
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'We're not giving up': Activist Thunberg joins France student protests
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Thousands of protesters marched through central Paris on Tuesday as part of nationwide demonstrations supporting high …
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Pope Leo admitted to hospital for lung operation
AFP - 4h ago
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, but cardinals said …
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IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
AFP - 2h ago
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected …
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Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ measures from Orban-era law
AFP - 5h ago
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions in a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under …
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Activist Thunberg joins France student rally after violence at protests
AFP - 2h ago
French high school pupils staged fresh nationwide rallies Tuesday urging better learning conditions, supported by …
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Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban-era law
AFP - 2h ago
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions in a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under …
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'Our future is being robbed': Greta Thunberg joins France student protests
AFP - 2h ago
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined high school pupils campaigning for better learning conditions in France on …
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Hungary to reverse Orban-era anti-LGBTQ legislation
AFP - 1h ago
Hungarian lawmakers will vote Tuesday on removing anti-LGBTQ provisions of a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under …
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Ready, set, snooze: Sleep-deprived Japanese compete for best-rested
AFP - 7h ago
In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest …
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'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
AFP - 14h ago
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the …
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Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate
AFP - 11h ago
Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure re-election as FIFA president in the absence of a heavy …
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Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation
AFP - 17h ago
Pope Leo XIV was due to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, an …
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France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
AFP - 5h ago
France readied on Tuesday for fresh nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor …
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US actress Selma Blair arrested after flight altercation
AFP - 3h ago
US actress Selma Blair was arrested after an alleged altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to New York City that …
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Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in
AFP - 1h ago
Experienced Samoa forward Theo McFarland said on Monday the addition of former New Zealand players in Shaun Stevenson, …
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El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week
AFP - 18h ago
Food security concerns, wildfires and power warnings are among the impacts around the world this week from an …
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Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects
AFP - 13h ago
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have reshaped football with the financial backing of Gulf state owners, but …
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Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
AFP - 19h ago
A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and a …
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Fury as US federal agents search anti-Trump lawmaker's home
AFP - 6h ago
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of what …
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Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war
Oct 12 2026
A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where …
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Former DR Congo president Kabila forms new force with M23 armed group
Oct 12 2026
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila on Monday joined forces with the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to head a new …
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Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models
Oct 12 2026
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary …
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Saudi says resilience tested, vows response after deadly airport attacks
Oct 12 2026
Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a …
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Migrant crisis wounds unhealed in Ceuta as Spanish royals visit
Oct 12 2026
More than two months after a wave of migrants swept into Ceuta, Esperanza Ansede still avoids conversations about the …
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Pope to enter hospital on Tuesday for lung operation
Oct 12 2026
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning for an operation to remove a lump from his lung, the …
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Zelensky doubtful on Russian acceptance of Trump's 'energy ceasefire'
Oct 12 2026
Russia does not want to accept an "energy ceasefire" in Ukraine announced by Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: government
Oct 12 2026
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal …
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Super El Nino could make 2026 record hottest year: climate monitor
Oct 12 2026
An intensifying El Nino pattern set an all-time temperature high in a key Pacific zone in September and could help make …
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Zelensky vows to respond as Moscow silent on 'energy ceasefire'
Oct 12 2026
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday his country would respond if Russia did not agree to the "energy …
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NZ bank in free speech row over 'explicit' sheep memes
Oct 12 2026
A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove …
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Pope to have surgery to remove lung nodule
Oct 12 2026
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would have an operation "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung, saying it …
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El Nino sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitor
Oct 12 2026
An intensifying El Nino broke a temperature record in a key zone of the Pacific in September, the EU's climate monitor …
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Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack
Oct 12 2026
A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 11 others, a day …
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Software, sprints, trolls: Singapore Grand Prix talking points
Oct 12 2026
A dominant Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time on Sunday, 24 hours after taking the chequered …
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Man City charges cloud hangs over Premier League season
Oct 12 2026
Manchester City emerged unscathed from a hostile reception at Anfield in their first match since a guilty verdict on …
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New York's notorious Rikers jail awaits elusive closure
Oct 12 2026
New York's notorious Rikers Island jail, long criticized for unsanitary and violent conditions, will miss a deadline for …
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Top NATO commander set to issue warning to Russia over any attack
Oct 12 2026
NATO's top military commander is expected to deliver a warning to Russia on Monday over the alliance's ability to …
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World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short
Oct 12 2026
Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling …
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Conservation groups alarmed at marine mammals' deaths in Spain
Oct 12 2026
Conservation groups on Sunday condemned the death of a dolphin transferred from France to a Spanish marine park, saying …
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Poland holds suspect in alleged assassination plot against PM Tusk
Oct 12 2026
Polish police are investigating after arresting a man suspected of plotting an attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk …
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Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings
Oct 11 2026
Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary …
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Trump's 'energy ceasefire' sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine
Oct 11 2026
US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia that …
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Pope to be operated on for lump on lung
Oct 11 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced he would have an operation "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung, saying it had …
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Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Imran Khan's provincial stronghold
Oct 11 2026
Pakistan placed a northern province under emergency rule on Sunday, the president's office said, following …
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Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim
Oct 11 2026
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian power plants on Sunday after US President Donald Trump's claim that both sides …
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Man City shrug off uncertain future to beat 10-man Liverpool
Oct 11 2026
Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since …
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Three Premier League talking points
Oct 11 2026
Manchester City gave a defiant response after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules as …
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Zelensky surprised, Moscow mum as Trump announces energy ceasefire
Oct 11 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy …
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India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests
Oct 11 2026
Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement on Sunday pledged to press on with protests against the country's …
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Djibouti boat wreck leaves 139 migrants dead, 84 missing: UN
Oct 11 2026
At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children, and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank while heading from …
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'
Oct 11 2026
US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each …
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Pope says to be operated in 'coming days' for lung nodule
Oct 11 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced he would be operated "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung, saying it had been …
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Manchester City brace for hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict
Oct 11 2026
Manchester City face a hostile Anfield on Sunday when the Premier League leaders play bitter rivals Liverpool in their …
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India releases 'cockroach' leaders as movement calls for more protests
Oct 11 2026
The leaders of India's youth-led online "cockroach" movement were released on Sunday, their lawyer said, a day after …
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At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern US
Oct 11 2026
Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks …
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Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages
Oct 11 2026
Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing …
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India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained in Delhi protest
Oct 10 2026
Indian police detained the head of the popular youth-led "cockroach" movement along with thousands of protesters trying …
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Isaias drenches southern US as weakened post-tropical cyclone
Oct 10 2026
The southeastern United States faced flooding and tornado risks on Saturday as Isaias, weakened from a hurricane to a …
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Ten-man Spurs rescue draw at Man Utd, Arsenal survive Leeds scare
Oct 10 2026
Ten-man Tottenham salvaged a 1-1 against fellow strugglers Manchester United thanks to Dominic Solanke's last-gasp …
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Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
Oct 10 2026
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease …
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Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
Oct 10 2026
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections to September next year, official media …
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Zelensky blasts diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16
Oct 10 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Moscow was expressing its "thanks" for a diesel deal agreed …
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Arsenal back on track after Leeds scare, five-star Chelsea run riot
Oct 10 2026
Arsenal got back on track as the Premier League champions survived a scare to beat Leeds 2-1, while Chelsea's blistering …
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Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests
Oct 10 2026
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for …
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French prodigy Seixas becomes youngest Giro di Lombardia winner
Oct 10 2026
French prodigy Paul Seixas ended his breakout season as a history-making Monument winner with a "dream" victory at the …
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Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'
Oct 10 2026
The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, judge and former UN rights chief Navi Pillay, on Saturday called sanctions …
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Zelensky blasts diesel deal after Russian strikes kill 15
Oct 10 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Russia was expressing its "thanks" for a diesel deal agreed …
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Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City
Oct 10 2026
Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, …
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Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida
Oct 10 2026
Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday after it made landfall in northwestern …
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Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27
Oct 10 2026
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country …
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Trump sows doubt on plan to livestream US military execution
Oct 10 2026
US President Donald Trump cast doubt Friday on whether authorities will livestream the firing squad execution of the …
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Major quake hits Panama, no deaths reported
Oct 10 2026
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country …
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Oct 10 2026
Hurricane Isaias lashed the US Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds Friday night, as the Category 2 storm made …
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Major earthquake destroys buildings, roads in Panama
Oct 09 2026
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, causing buildings and roads to collapse in the center of …
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Outrage over plan to livestream US military firing squad execution
Oct 09 2026
Condemnation of US plans for a public execution by military firing squad escalated Friday, as Vice President JD Vance …
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Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom
Oct 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased …
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Outer bands of Hurricane Isaias lash US Gulf Coast
Oct 09 2026
Hurricane Isaias's outer bands were lashing the US Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds Friday, with the category …
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7.7-magnitude quake rocks Panama, triggers tsunami warning
Oct 09 2026
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, unleashing panic in the high-rise capital city and causing buildings …
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Major earthquake rocks Panama, triggers tsunami warning
Oct 09 2026
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, unleashing panic in the high-rise capital city and causing buildings …
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Tsunami alert after major earthquake rocks Panama
Oct 09 2026
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake jolted Panama on Friday, setting off panic in the capital city and warnings of dangerous …
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport: UAE prosecutor
Oct 09 2026
The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's …
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South African judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 09 2026
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Navi Pillay of South Africa, a judge and former UN rights chief whose career …
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US announces sanctions on ICC, hours after Nobel award to former judge
Oct 09 2026
The United States on Friday announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cripple the tribunal's …
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Hurricane Isaias set to strike Gulf Coast late Friday
Oct 09 2026
Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensified into a major category 3 storm on Friday, triggering mandatory evacuations as it …
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Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze
Oct 09 2026
Malaysia closed schools in the capital and parts of the country on Friday as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia …
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Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca
Oct 09 2026
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said Friday he has absolute faith the club will win its appeal after being found …
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Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution
Oct 09 2026
Condemnation of the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base mass shooter …
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'Human-authored' book labels gain ground amid AI scandals
Oct 09 2026
Initiatives to label books as written by humans, and not artificial intelligence, are gaining ground following a string …
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Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, president says
Oct 09 2026
Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without "pressure and threats", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said …
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Hurricane Isaias now major storm as it heads to US Gulf Coast
Oct 09 2026
Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major category 3 storm Friday as it barrels towards the US Gulf Coast, the National …
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